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‘Masterpiece’ F1 film on legendary racing rivalry now streaming | Films | Entertainment
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‘Masterpiece’ F1 film on legendary racing rivalry now streaming | Films | Entertainment

The film, starring Chris Hemsworth, is available on iPlayer for the next 22 days. (Image: Getty)A Formula One film based on the real-life story of racing legends has been branded a ‘masterpiece’ and is now available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. The rivalry-fuelled film stars actors Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl as well as actresses Olivia Wilde and Game of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer.Rush follows the on and off-track relationship between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, two F1 drivers who notoriously battled against each other throughout their racing career during the 1970s. The film is available on BBC iPlayer for the next 22 days. Rush was released in 2013 and was directed by the award-winning American filmmaker and actor, Ron Howard. Read more: 'Powerful' war film with Hollywood lege...
‘Masterpiece’ thriller hailed ‘better than Saltburn’ streaming now | Films | Entertainment
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‘Masterpiece’ thriller hailed ‘better than Saltburn’ streaming now | Films | Entertainment

Saltburn is airing on TV tonight (Image: Warner Bros) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Saltburn may be airing tonight on BBC Two, but viewers are being urged to watch the thriller’s “outstanding” predecessor instead.The “masterpiece” film with “superb” performances from its Hollywood A-lister leads has been described as “one of the best intellectual thrillers” ever made. The Anthony Minghella movie, which stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett, is also based on Patricia Highsmith’s best-selling novel of the same name. Titled The Talented Mr. Ripley, the 1999 thriller has an 85% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a description that reads: “To be young and carefree amid the blue water...
Noah Kahan fans floored as Netflix announces new documentary | Films | Entertainment
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Noah Kahan fans floored as Netflix announces new documentary | Films | Entertainment

Noah Kahan is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, coming out later this year (Image: Getty Images)A chart-topping artist is preparing to offer fans an intimate glimpse into his remarkable journey to stardom in a deeply 'emotional' Netflix documentary.American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan achieved worldwide recognition in 2022 when his folk ballad 'Stick Season' became a sensation on TikTok. The 29-year-old had already cultivated a loyal following before capturing international attention, and his popularity has soared ever since.Noah is now gearing up to drop his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, on April 24 - though he has another exciting venture in the pipeline. Netflix has recently revealed that the Grammy-nominated artist has a brand new film arriving on the streaming ser...
New Netflix drama with George Clooney is an ‘unforgettable masterpiece | Films | Entertainment
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New Netflix drama with George Clooney is an ‘unforgettable masterpiece | Films | Entertainment

A new Netflix drama with a star-studded cast has been hailed an "unforgettable masterpiece" by film critics. With George Clooney at the helm, the drama explores themes of family, legacy and the price of fame, as an outrageously high-profile movie star embarks on an unexpectedly profound journey across Europe.Legendary Hollywood star Jay Kelly, played by Clooney, starts to confront what his job has cost him in terms of his personal life and emotional fulfilment, and he realises he may be at a crossroads. And there the viewer is pulled into a bittersweet, witty journey of someone who appears to have it all.Charismatic, hugely successful, and deeply familiar with life in the spotlight, the interactions during the film help expose the gap between who Jay thinks he is and how he actually com...
‘Masterpiece’ WW2 film on Netflix with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating | Films | Entertainment
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‘Masterpiece’ WW2 film on Netflix with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating | Films | Entertainment

A "masterpiece" World War 2 film with a stellar 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes is now showing on Netflix, and fans can't get enough of it. Viewers said the lead actor was "phenomenal", the film itself was "fantastic in every way", and they were compelled to learn more about the man behind the true story, Gunnar Sønsteby, or 'Agent 24'.The film tells the extraordinary tale of how Sønsteby went from a young apprentice to become Norway's most decorated war hero after making a brave choice to resist on the day the Nazis invaded Norway. Through daring acts of sabotage, he eventually became the leader of the fierce resistance group known as the “Oslo-gang”, and became the only person to be awarded the War Cross with three swords, Norway's highest military decoration.Critics have been unanimou...
‘Underrated and forgotten’ thriller starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams with 92% score | Films | Entertainment
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‘Underrated and forgotten’ thriller starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams with 92% score | Films | Entertainment

The film stars Robin Williams and Al Pacino (Image: Insomnia)Some films are talked about for years. Others drift into the background, even when they feature huge stars and a big-time director. But every now and then, people rediscover one of those films and start calling it a hidden gem. That’s what has happened with a gripping thriller that many viewers say deserves far more attention than it gets.The film has been praised for its tense atmosphere, a haunting setting and two lead performances that still bring chills more than 20 years later. Reviewers say it is one of the most overlooked projects in its director’s career. Some even go so far as to call it a forgotten masterpiece. READ MORE: Overlooked but 'stunning' war film 'puts Saving Private Ryan to shame' READ MORE: Classic hor...
‘Oscar-worthy’ film that left fans across the world broken is ‘absolutely worth the watch’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
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‘Oscar-worthy’ film that left fans across the world broken is ‘absolutely worth the watch’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Fans have recommended one hit film, even though it left them "broken". The post-apocalyptic drama, Testament, was originally released in 1983 and is still wowing audiences today. Co-produced and directed by Lynne Littman and written by John Sacret Young, the 90-minute film is based on Carol Amen's 1981 short story The Last Testament. It tells the story of how a small suburban town near the San Francisco Bay Area slowly falls apart after a nuclear war destroys outside civilisation, starring the likes of Jane Alexander, William Devane, Leon Ames, Ross Harris, Lukas Haas, Roxana Zal. Alexander was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance, while some fans have stated that her acting was "Oscar-worthy". The film has been compared to the likes of The Day After and ...
The ‘captivating’ drama with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes now on Netflix | Films | Entertainment
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The ‘captivating’ drama with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes now on Netflix | Films | Entertainment

A ‘captivating’ series with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes is coming to Netflix. Quiz is a British drama television show developed for ITV and AMC. The show was written by James Graham, based on his play of the same name and the book Bad Show: the Quiz, the Cough, the Millionaire Major by Bob Woffinden and James Plaskett. It is directed by Stephen Frears and consists of three hour-long episodes, starring Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Sheen, and Sian Clifford. The series focuses on the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? contestant Charles Ingram, a former army major in the Royal Engineers, and how he unexpectedly won the £1 million jackpot on the quiz show in 2001, followed by a criminal trial in which he and his wife were convicted of cheating their way to success.Released during the height of th...
‘Powerful’ war film with Hollywood legends streaming free now on BBC iPlayer | Films | Entertainment
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‘Powerful’ war film with Hollywood legends streaming free now on BBC iPlayer | Films | Entertainment

Robert Duvall in The Eagle Has Landed (Image: undefined)A wartime drama celebrated by cinema enthusiasts as 'powerful' and 'wonderful' is currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer.The Eagle Had Landed features Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland and Jean Marsh, and has captured the hearts of film lovers everywhere.Adapted from Jack Higgins' 1975 novel of the same name, the picture centres on German intelligence operative Max Radl in 1943 as he devises a daring plan to abduct Winston Churchill during a trip to a quiet English village.Colonel Kurt Steiner commands a squad of camouflaged paratroopers, supported by Irish operative Liam Devlin.The operation, which initially proceeds smoothly, unravels when a soldier's disguise is accidentally exposed during a rescue attempt, al...
Action film with Jason Statham is ‘must-watch’ and ‘so bad it’s good’ on tonight | Films | Entertainment
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Action film with Jason Statham is ‘must-watch’ and ‘so bad it’s good’ on tonight | Films | Entertainment

Jason Statham in Transporter 3 (Image: undefined)A Jason Statham action film has garnered polarising critiques - yet cinema fans are still insisting it merits viewing and it's broadcasting on Four Plus this evening.In Transporter 3, the third instalment of the franchise released in 2008, Jason Statham reprises his role as professional driver Frank Martin who finds himself compelled to transport a kidnapped Ukrainian official's daughter, Valentina (Natalya Rudakova), throughout Europe.To guarantee obedience, both Frank and Valentina are fitted with explosive devices that trigger if they venture beyond 75 feet from their motor.The picture managed just 40 per cent on film review platform Rotten Tomatoes, with many viewers highlighting problems with the plot, set pieces and dramatic display...